Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Henry Owen
The Constitutional Council of Cameroon has dismissed all petitions challenging the outcome of the October 12 presidential election, effectively clearing the path for the formal announcement of full results.
The decision, delivered on Thursday in Yaoundé, ended weeks of tension following opposition claims of irregularities and alleged manipulation of the electoral process. The council ruled that the petitions lacked sufficient evidence to warrant the annulment or rerun of the poll.
The ruling party, led by long-serving President Paul Biya, is widely expected to retain power, though official results have yet to be made public. The council’s decision has sparked mixed reactions across the country — with ruling party supporters celebrating the ruling while opposition groups expressed deep frustration.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that clashes broke out between security forces and opposition supporters in parts of Cameroon’s northern region shortly after the council’s announcement. Eyewitnesses said police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators who were protesting the decision, leading to several arrests and minor injuries.
Local human rights observers have urged calm and called on both the government and opposition to prioritize peace and dialogue as the electoral process nears its conclusion.
Political analysts say the ruling underscores the growing political divide in Cameroon, where calls for electoral reform and transparent governance continue to mount.
The country’s electoral commission is expected to release the official presidential results within the coming days.
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